PyPy Göteborg Post-Hallowe'en Sprint Nov 2nd - Nov 9th
The next PyPy sprint will be in Gothenburg, Sweden. It is a public sprint, suitable for newcomers. We'll focus on making a public kickoff for both the numpy/pypy integration project and the Py3k support project, as well as whatever interests the Sprint attendees. Since both of these projects are very new, there will be plenty of work suitable for newcomers to PyPy.
Other topics might include:
- Helping people get their code running with PyPy
- work on a FSCons talk?
- state of the STM Vinnova project (We most likely, but not for certain will know whether or not we are approved by this date.)
Location
The sprint will be held in the apartment of Laura Creighton and Jacob Hallén which is at Götabergsgatan 22 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Here is a map. This is in central Gothenburg. It is between the tram stops of Vasaplatsen and Valand, (a distance of 4 blocks) where many lines call -- the 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10 and 13.
Probably cheapest and not too far away is to book accomodation at SGS Veckobostader. The Elite Park Avenyn Hotel is a luxury hotel just a few blocks away. There are scores of hotels a short walk away from the sprint location, suitable for every budget, desire for luxury, and desire for the unusual. You could, for instance, stay on a boat. Options are too numerous to go into here. Just ask in the mailing list or on the blog.
Hours will be from 10:00 until people have had enough. It's a good idea to arrive a day before the sprint starts and leave a day later. In the middle of the sprint there usually is a break day and it's usually ok to take half-days off if you feel like it. Of course, many of you may be interested in sticking around for FSCons, held the weekend after the sprint.
Good to Know
Sweden is not part of the Euro zone. One SEK (krona in singular, kronor in plural) is roughly 1/10th of a Euro (9.36 SEK to 1 Euro).
The venue is central in Gothenburg. There is a large selection of places to get food nearby, from edible-and-cheap to outstanding. We often cook meals together, so let us know if you have any food allergies, dislikes, or special requirements.
Sweden uses the same kind of plugs as Germany. 230V AC.
Getting Here
If are coming train, you will arrive at the Central Station. It is about 12 blocks to the site from there, or you can take a tram.
There are two airports which are local to Göteborg, Landvetter (the main one) and Gothenburg City Airport (where some budget airlines fly). If you arrive at Landvetter the airport bus stops right downtown at Elite Park Avenyn Hotel which is the second stop, 4 blocks from the Sprint site, as well as the end of the line, which is the Central Station. If you arrive at Gothenburg City Airport take the bus to the end of the line. You will be at the Central Station.
You can also arrive by ferry, from either Kiel in Germany or Frederikshavn in Denmark.
Who's Coming?
If you'd like to come, please let us know when you will be arriving and leaving, as well as letting us know your interests We'll keep a list of people which we'll update (which you can do so yourself if you have bitbucket pypy commit rights).
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